If I could only give no star to this restaurant, I would do so. So disappointed with our…read moreexperience. This was our first time here and definitely would be the last time. Never again! My hubby ordered congee with pork, so bland and the pork that they used was ground pork! Me and my husband cook that's why we're very critical of the taste of the foods we eat. Where in the world would you find a traditional "lugaw" with ground pork??? Only here. The taste was blah! No matter how much condiments we put to make the taste better, nothing really worked. And then I ordered braised beef with beef tendon. Even the taste of this meal didn't meet my expectations. The soup was bland also, as if I'm being served a renal diet. The meat was not tender. I didn't finish the meal and I lost my appetite right away! What a waste of money! Never again!!!

Was here with my 89 year old mom and her sister and our family two weeks ago while vacationing in…read morethe Philippines. Food just ok I guess ...what's disappointing was the service. Yes everyone seems to be friendly. We ordered 6 entrees. My sister and I decided to share and ordered bistek and the chicken tinola and rice. All of the five orders came meanwhile I patiently waited for my tinola and rice. The servers didn't think of serving me my rice so at least I can have something to eat with the other entrees. So still I waited. Finally all my family has finished eating their food yet my tinola and rice still not served. So I waived over one of the waiters and told him PLEASE CANCEL THE TINOLA and just give me rice so I can have whatever is leftover on our table. The waiter insisted that my order was ready and it's coming . I yelled again NO PLEASE CANCEL IT. I just want Rice. And behold here comes my hot piping tinola and they placed it on the table. My family looked at me and said just go ahead and eat it. You haven't had anything to eat. So I reluctantly started to eat. Chicken meat was tough like whoa! So I stuck to eating the veggies. I asked for the check and paid it in full . No discounts or apologies for this bad experience. I'm not asking for a discount or a free meal because certainly we can afford it. But a Simple apology would have made a difference. Not going back there again.

Food is flavourful and reasonably priced. Sushi is made fresh, the gyudon beef is tender and…read moredelicious. Service was quick except for the grilled items which took around 25 minutes. We were properly informed of the wait time

Japanese's restaurant was so great experience.. The food was…read moredelicious, serve really hot, soup was so yummy and i was so admire and happy for the ambiance was so great and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!" I had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant to others.

If only I were rich, I'd probably be at Sumo Sam every other day. Alas, I could only afford it…read moremaybe every payday, as a meal would typically cost A minimum of Php 500. But the food is definitely worth the price, though. It's Japanese food heaven on earth! My family and I usually go to The District Imus branch as it's near home, and it's not too packed. Our favorites include Sumo Sam's Pride (a fresh, sweet salad of lettuce, mango balls, grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and candied walnuts), Crunchy Tuna Roll, and California Maki--which are noteworthy takes on the usual favorites. The ramen lovers can rejoice, as there are several versions of ramen here. The Sumo Sam menu is quite extensive, actually. From appetizers to desserts (cheesecakes, anyone?), fresh to fried, there's something here for everyone. True to its name, the serving sizes here are huge, so bring your big appetites. Enjoy!

So-so Japanese food. I'll go back again since I'm not completely dissatisfied It didn't WOW me…read moreeither.

The food is pretty good for the price. While the place could use better lighting, the over all…read moreambiance is nice. It looks like a good place for families -- our toddlers enjoyed the food. Top picks would be the asohos tempura and gyoza. Don't miss out on the crunchy wasabi wanton. The wanton pieces are tasty and are really crunchy and they go really well with the wasabi mayo dip. I'd skip the chicken roll and go with the tempura selection instead. If you're getting rice with your meal, get the chahan instead of just the gohan (steamed rice). Its flavorful and was good enough to be eaten by itself.

There are plenty of interesting restaurants in The Podium but most of them are pricey and can…read morereally put a hole in one's pockets. Thus, when I visit the upscale mall, I go to the establishments that I have already tried before -- this makes the decision-making process a lot easier especially when I'm already hungry. One such place is Kimono Ken. I usually order beef teppan here. But in my last visit, I wanted to try something new so I got Tekka Shakedon with miso soup, this is tuna and salmon sashimi over rice. Although I eat sushi all the time, it's the first time I tried raw fish over rice in a bowl. They used cold rice, and honestly I was surprised at first because I am not really used to eating cold rice. My wife ordered sukiyaki don. I think it was a bit dry but its taste was spot on. The service and food were great as expected, but the experience would have been perfect if the price of the meal was a bit more affordable. I think Kimono Ken has raised the prices of their meals.

I think Yakimix is one of the first buffets that I experienced that offers a particular cuisine…read moreother than Filipino. Right now, a lot of Japanese-, Korean- or Chinese-themed buffets offer the same experience: a long buffet table full of the tradition cuisine with a twist, a station for dessert, and has a grill on each table. But Yakimix proves that it's a boss despite the competition. After a number of years in the buffet game, it still stays strong with even more branches. PROS: The smokeless grill is a real treat for tactile and experiential restaurant-goers like me. I love "cooking" my own food at restaurants; I just enjoy eating as much sashimi and sushi as I can, which is fortunate because Yakimix offers fresh Japanese fare that doesn't taste too fishy; The staff were kind enough to assist us in handling our grill; This branch has more space and has better décor; Lots of promos available. CONS: It satiates you quickly after a few visits, like you feel sawa na. It's the same everywhere. I hope they can offer more variety. TL;DR: Affordable buffet and smokeless grill experience for everyone.

One of the WORST experiences ever at a buffet. Yakimix opened at 11:30am yesterday (04/11/2022). I…read morewas waiting for 2 more friends so we didn't enter until 11:30am. Upon approaching the food area, there were about 20 almost empty dishes of food that were presented. My friends and i decided to have a little dessert (in which was not sufficient) just to wait about and allow the crowd to dissipate. After 30mins, the staff were refilling like two servings of food very 5-7mins. This establishment was not even supposed to open to the public and f the food was inadequate. Plates used were also piling up from not being picked up. I would NEVER wish someone to experience these unfortunate circumstances! I just ate fast food at a buffet price and the food was very mediocre. If I could rate them a star of negative 20, I would have in a heartbeat! NEVER EVER AGAIN WILL I. OME BACK!!!

Not great but not bad. Burger is standard fare without really tasting very Japanese. The katsudon…read moreand gyudon bowls were not good enough for the high price (₱400-₱500) and were either too greasy or salty. Bento boxes (chicken teriyaki and braised pork belly) were also just okay but the stars of the show were the Yaki udon in the bento boxes and the spicy tempura maki. Both were very very good! If you're craving a Japanese snack or a carb heavy meal, this is a great place. But for the classic Japanese dishes, I wouldn't bother coming back.

I first visited Isogi the first week that it opened. Because it was by Kai (Chef Gilbert…read morePangilinan), I assumed that it was just another Japanese restaurant. Little did I know that I would later on fall in love with their Umami Burger. It's a small little restaurant in the busy and newly renovated San Antonio Plaza Building in Makati. Parking is difficult and street parking is hardly ever allowed. As you enter the restaurant, you'll want to give all your energy to open that door. No, seriously, it's a really heavy door. Okay, that's done. Now find a seat, get a menu and order a drink. There isn't much to choose from in the menu so I would highly suggest getting a few sushis and sashimis plus a prawns and scallop dynamite for starters. Then go for an Umami Wagyu Burger or Portabello burger and add a seared foie gras and voila! Heaven! If you still have space in your tummy (it will be difficult, but you should try to save space), order the Avocado ice cream and Banana. The pairing of these two is just amazing! Pay the bill, don't forget to tip. You'll be surprise with the quality and quantity of food that is served to you for the price that you are paying. Everything is just worth it! Slowly walk back to your car with your new food baby. Don't forget to struggle putting your full energy on that door!

Yakitori One is, without a doubt, one of my favorite food court stalls. Found in SM Aura's high-end…read morefood court concept, it isn't the usual food court fare one sees peppered around the city. They serve mostly Japanese-style skewered grilled meat, glazed with a special teriyaki sauce. Since they are served on sticks, Yakitori One is my number one choice for on the go, easy snacking while I'm out shopping in the mall. I usually order them by the stick although the food stall also serves rice meals. My absolute favorites are the Chicken and Onion Leeks (Php 50), Quail Egg Pork Wrap (Php 50), Chicken Skin (Php 30), Chicken Wings (Php 90) and Pork Butabara (Php 45). It's best to have a companion with you so you can order and try more of the choices. But for solo eating, take-home is also the way to go. The next best part after eating all that yakitori is washing it down with an ice-cold Coca Cola. Excuse me while I go salivate!

After shopping in SM Aura for a bit, you always get hungry. I happened to be at the foodcourt…read moreduring lunch time, but it was too crowded, so I decided to wait it out in crate & barrel. After 2 pm the lines at this stall subsided and it was time for me to order and dig in! The sticks are between 40 - 60 php and you have a variety of choices. I had the chicken with onion leeks, since i love leeks and the chicken tights. Both grilled to perfection, very tender and nice bbq taste. The teriyaki sauce completes the experience which is both sweet and salty. You can also choose from affordable combo's. I like their clean and straightforward branding, def come back here.

Good Food & tasty Their Service fast, servers are polite &…read morefriendly Ambience good Price reasonable

Came here to eat with a couple of my family members. My uncle has been here a million times and…read morehighly recommend this place. Its very similar to a benihanas in the states just minus any excitement or show in the chef cooking for you. The food was good and the chef cooked the food really fast. The waiters and waitresses though were slow and took several reminders before they brought you what you asked. It was even hard to communicate with the chef. We tried communicating with him but it was loke talking to a wall, with one word replies. After a bit we stopped trying. Overall the food was good, maybe the chef was having a bad day. But based on the other reviews service seems substandard.